Plans for an accessory building with laundry and half bath in Oakland

Angela, a homeowner in Oakland, wanted to add space to her home that could be used as storage, a guest room, a laundry room, or a home office. New Avenue created this accessory building to enhance her property, making her home into a place that better suits her busy life.

For many homeowners, adding an accessory structure like this makes it possible to stay in the neighborhood they love. It’s an efficient way to add square footage to your home without the expense and difficulty of buying a new home in the area.

Accessory dwellings vs. accessory structures

While many people opt to add a full accessory dwelling unit with kitchen and bath, any detached addition will enhance your home.

An accessory dwelling unit has a kitchen and bathroom and can be a home for family members, a rental unit, a guest house, or all of the above. The larger the ADU, the larger your return.

An accessory structure may not have a kitchen and isn’t intended to be a living space. It can be a home office, a studio for music or art, a workshop, or simply extra space to use as needed.

Our clients who rent their their ADUs (or live in the ADU and rent out the main home) bring in thousands of dollars per month. Those who use their ADUs for family save on housing costs. That money can pay for the mortgage on both the accessory building and the main home. It can also help with college, travel, hobbies, and retirement.

How to add a detached laundry room, office, studio, workshop, or guest house to your home

The best way to add an ADU or accessory structure is to work with an experienced design/build team that has experience building in your area. At New Avenue, we provide turnkey service that includes everything you need to transform your home: team creation, design, permitting, construction, materials, engineering, and project administration. Use our vetted, experienced professionals or bring in your own.

With over 750 projects, we provide accurate pricing and the most comprehensive design/build experience in the industry.

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